What marine industry leaders learned the hard way about leadership
Mistakes, misjudgements and hard lessons shaped the leaders they are today. Nine marine CEOs, MDs and elite athletes share...
Spirit Yachts
Spirit Yachts’ news – British boatbuilder’s new product launches staff changes, innovations, turnover, opinions and more.
Includes new breed of owner, details of electric models in build, clean energy drives, solar sails, and structure of company under new management changes . . . plus, of course, James Bond (007) associations.
Marine spotlight: Karen Underwood – Spirit Yachts’ MD – on building with wood, sustainability and never assuming anything
Karen Underwood has been managing director of Spirit Yachts since 2015. The company — based in Ipswich, in the...
Spirit Yachts moves into power market with P50 motor yacht (coupé and sport)
Modern classic yacht design and boatbuilder Spirit Yachts has unveiled its latest design, the P50 motor yacht. This is...
Spirit Yachts starts recruitment drive following a ‘surge in new orders’
Modern classic yacht design and build company Spirit Yachts is hosting a recruitment open day at its yard in...
Spirit Yachts shares stunning images of Q Class project in-build
Spirit Yachts has shared images of its Q Class project being rolled over at its Suffolk yard. This key...
Spirit Yachts commissioned to build Q Class
British modern classic yacht company Spirit Yachts has been commissioned to build a contemporary version of a Q Class...
Spirit Yachts appoints Australasia dealer
British yacht build and design firm Spirit Yachts has appointed Kevin Wallis as its representative in Australia and New...
Equality is not a yearly Insta post, says boatbuilder
“Creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an everyday challenge and conversation, not a yearly post,” says...
SIBS 2023: New breed of owner for Spirit Yachts
Spirit Yachts says it’s noticing a marked change in its new customers, who increasingly have no sailing experience. Karen...
UK firm delivers drivetrain for Spirit’s electric foiling boat
The UK-based engineering firm, Equipmake, has supplied an advanced e-drivetrain system for a long-range electric flying boat currently in...
Spirit Yachts welcomes new production and design director
British yacht builder Spirit Yachts has appointed Julian Weatherill as the firm’s new production and design director. The news...
